Spring 2024 Checkout Guide

As you prepare for Finals and Checkout, please take a moment to review the following important information. The Housing and Residential Engagement Team wishes you successful completion of the semester and sends our Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Thank you for calling Student Housing at Cal State Fullerton home for the 2023-24 academic year.

If you have any questions regarding the information below, please contact the Housing Office at 657-278-2168.

24-Hour Quiet Hours - Each semester beginning at 5 p.m. on the last Friday of classes through 5 p.m. on the Saturday of finals week, a 24‐Hour Quiet Hour policy is in effect.

General CheckOut Information:

Any resident not living in Housing and Residential Engagement for the summer or has not been granted an extension must move out by 8 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024. If you need to request a late stay, please fill out a request form here.

When you finalize your checkout with our staff, your room must be empty and clean. You will not be able to access your space after this step. Failure to check out properly can result in an improper checkout fee of $120.

Checkout Prior to May 13

If you choose to check out prior to May 13, you can check out at the Housing Office during business hours. Please note that your room rate will not be prorated if you do not stay until May 17.

Packages
Residents must pick up all packages and mail by May 17 at 8 pm. After this date and time, items will be forwarded (if possible) or returned to the sender.

Donation Bins
Goodwill donation bins will be available for residents from Friday, May 10 through Friday, May 17. Donate unwanted clothing and housewares to help the local community. Bins will be located on the first floor of each residence hall, apartment, and suite building. Please do not remove items from the donation bins as this is considered theft.

Non-Perishable Food donation bins will be available to residents from Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17 in the Housing Piazza.

Dining Services
The Gastronome and Community Market will continue their normal operating hours until dinner on Friday, May 17. As a reminder, residential dining dollars, guest swipes, and meal plans expire as soon as you check out or Friday, May 17, 2024 latest.

Staff Move-Out Inspections and Room Condition Reports

Residents will no longer have to complete the Room Condition Reports on their Housing Portal. Cal State Fullerton Housing staff will be completing room inspections after the residents of each room have checked out. Residents do not need to be present for these inspections. Photos will be taken during each inspection and will be documented. After inspections have been processed, residents will be sent an email if damage, excessive trash, cleanliness issues, or housing policy violations were found. In these emails, an itemized bill will be sent for your records.

 

When your room is empty and clean, head to the location listed below, and a staff member will check you out and collect your keys. See the sections below for your community:

 

Residence Hall and Apartment Residents:

RESIDENCE HALL - Checkout To-Do List PDF File APARTMENTS - Checkout To-Do List PDF File

May 13 – 14 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Housing Office | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Holly Mailroom
May 15 – 17 | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.| Piazza Tent

Bins and vacuums will be available during the hours and locations listed above. However, we strongly encourage you to bring and use your personal moving items since we have a limited inventory of bins. Bins and vacuums will not be available for checkout outside of these hours.

Suites Residents:

SUITES - Checkout To-Do List PDF File

May 13 - 17 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Redwood Reception | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Redwood Mailroom

Failure to check out properly can result in an improper checkout fee of $120.

Bins, swiffers, and vacuums will be available at the Redwood Mailroom from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 13 - 17. However, we strongly encourage you to bring and use your personal moving items since we have a limited inventory of bins. Bins and vacuums will not be available for checkout outside of these hours. 

Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding Checkout.

Damage Billing

  • If there is damage in your residence, it will be noted and you will be emailed regarding the damages, amount billed to you and appeals information.
  • Typical damages that are billed include missing window screens, holes or paint peels on the walls, carpet stains, broken furniture and failure to clean the room.
  • Be aware that damage assessments will be conducted after residents have completely moved out of their space.

Microfridge rentals

  • If you rented a microfridge from Collegiate Concepts, it will be picked up directly from your room.
  • At checkout time, microfridges must be unplugged, defrosted, cleaned out and labeled with the name of the student (your name). If the microfridge is not cleaned out or is missing during pickup, you may be held financially responsible for the cost of replacing the unit.
  • Any resident who has rented a MicroFridge is instructed to leave the unit in their assigned room. All units will be picked up the week of May 20 – residents do not need to be present for pick-up. 
  • Do NOT Unplug Your Unit : Defrosting fridge can cause water damage to the carpet
  • Leave Unit  Inside Your Room : If you have moved or transferred the fridge to another room, please notify Collegiate Concepts. If the MicroFridge cannot be found, you will be billed for a replacement unit.
  • Completely Clean Out: All items in unit need to be removed. Liquids can be dumped in the active room sink. There will be a $30 charge assessed by Collegiate Concepts if NOT cleaned.
  • Return With All Parts : Ice cube trays and ice scraper, top shelf, and bottom shelf, microwave plate, and ring. There will be additional charges for missing parts.

After-Hours Checkout

We highly encourage you to checkout during the hours listed above. However, After-Hours Checkout is available afterhours between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m., where you can visit the Holly Mailroom to drop off your keys. Even if you are a suites resident, you must visit the Holly Mailroom to complete the After-Hours Checkout Form. By completing the After-Hours Checkout, you waive your right to appeal any fees charged for damage to your living space.

Fees

Failure to check out properly can result in an improper checkout fee of $120. Any missing keys will be charged $50 per key. Any keys not returned within 48 hours of your checkout date will result in a lock change. Failure to properly turn in your keys may result in you being billed for damage that occurs after you have moved out. There will be a charge assessed to each occupant of the room for trash removal, excessive cleaning and/or any missing or damaged items.

Throughout move out week, it is common for students. to gather their belongings and leave them inside their vehicles in preperation for leaving campus. Thieves are aware that students are moving out and will be out looking for property to steal. Vehicles with visible items such as boxes, bags, etc. are most at risk. Property should be placed in the trunk of the vehicle or in another area where it can be secured and not seen. Thievies especially target unattended electronics (computers, tablets, cell phones, etc.). Other valuables including wallets, purses, and backpacks should also be watched closely. Always lock all doors and windows. Do not assume your vehicle and property are safe because your vehicle is parked in a seured lot or carport area. Students should also be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity or persons immediately to the CSUF Police Depertment, 657-278-2515. Additionally we would like to remind you that all bicycles must be removed from campus druing the summer. All bikes will be tagged by CSUF PD after closing and will be confiscated if found t be abandoned. (If you have been approved to live in housing this summer, please remove the tag.)